Troy Dumais was raised in a family of divers and swimmers, and in 1994 was named Southern Pacific Association Diver of the Year in his class, as were all his siblings.
12 Facts About Troy Dumais
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At the 2000 Summer Olympics, Troy Dumais finished 6th in the men's springboard and 4th in the men's synchronized springboard with David Pichler.
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Troy Dumais placed 6th in the 2004 Summer Games Men's 3m Synchronized Spring Board with his brother, Justin Troy Dumais.
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Troy Dumais placed 6th at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics in the Men's 3m Individuals, making that his third 6th-place Olympic finish in a row.
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Marc Troy Dumais was a professional French Canadian hockey player and tennis player.
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Troy Dumais previously trained under coaches Van Austin, Tom Scotty and Jeff Shaffer.
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Troy Dumais was named USA Diving's Athlete of the Year in 2006 and 1997.
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Troy Dumais was the 2002 NCAA Division I 1-meter and 3-meter champion, who was fifth on platform.
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Troy Dumais earlier received the 2001 Men's All-Around Award at Indoor Nationals, 2001 NCAA 1-meter and 3-meter champion, 2000 NCAA 3-meter and 1-meter champion, platform silver medalist, and 1999 NCAA 3-meter champion and silver medalist on 1-meter and platform.
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Troy Dumais earned 19 junior titles, and currently holds the record for most junior titles.
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At the 2011 US National Championships in August, Troy Dumais teamed with Kristian Ipsen to win the synchronized men 3-meter springboard at UCLA's Spieker Aquatics Center.
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In June 2012 Troy Dumais gained the second spot representing the United States in the 3m springboard individual event at the London 2012 Summer Olympics the following month.